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Posted on: February 1, 2022

2022 Election notice

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The election for the City of Lake Wales will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to elect a Mayor for Seat 1 (At-Large), and an Interim Commissioner for Seat 4 (District 27).

For more information in English, visit https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5172/Election-notice-in-English_2022

For more information in Spanish, visit https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5171/Election-notice-in-Spanish_2022

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Fall Curbside Clean-up - Saturday, October 7

Posted on: September 24, 2023

Road advisory: Crews will be installing an overhead truss on US 27

Posted on: September 23, 2023

Mayor Jack Hilligoss attended the 13th Annual 2023 Polk Vision Mayor’s Roundtable event

Posted on: September 21, 2023

SilverSneakers members are encouraged to Join the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Lake Wales Circulator

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Join the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Posted on: September 12, 2023

LesMills Classes, Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Posted on: September 8, 2023

Critter Tales, Black-and-White Warbler

Posted on: September 8, 2023

New Planter Bollards

Posted on: September 5, 2023

Membership sign up at the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Posted on: September 5, 2023

Hurricane Idalia: Office and facility closures

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Labor Day Trash Pick-Up

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Sign up for Alert Polk

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia: Keep Yards & Streets Free of Excess Yard Debris

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Sandbags are available for Tropical Storm Idalia

Posted on: August 28, 2023

City administration office and select facilities closed on Labor Day, September 4th

Posted on: August 28, 2023

Road Closure: First Street between Stuart Avenue and Orange Avenue

Posted on: August 24, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Legacy Housing, Carl Marion

Posted on: August 14, 2023

Critter Tales, American Flying Squirrel

Posted on: August 11, 2023

ReadingPals, Watch the Kids Grow

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Lake Wales staff prepares to operate family municipal recreation center

Posted on: August 10, 2023

CRA F Street Down Payment Assistance

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Reading Pals, Let's read!

Posted on: August 2, 2023

BizLINC Ribbon Cutting

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Flick & Float

Posted on: July 31, 2023

1972 Downtown Redevelopment

Posted on: July 28, 2023

Every 'Litter' Bit Hurts

Posted on: July 27, 2023

Lake Wales upgrades water infrastructure to prepare for growth

Posted on: July 25, 2023

Plans are in motion to keep the recreation facility open

Posted on: July 24, 2023

ReadingPals, Help the Kids

Posted on: July 19, 2023

Critter Tales, North American River Otter

Posted on: July 13, 2023

ReadingPals, Volunteers Needed

Posted on: July 12, 2023

History Museum, Arcade

Posted on: June 30, 2023

Lake Wales Police Department Accreditation

Posted on: June 30, 2023

Critter Tales, Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Residential Container Placement

Posted on: June 26, 2023

Additional Tote Purchase

Posted on: June 25, 2023

Sixth Annual Juneteenth Event and Luncheon

Posted on: June 19, 2023

Juneteenth Proclamation

Posted on: June 19, 2023

Juneteenth

Posted on: June 19, 2023

We're hiring at the Lake Wales Fire Department

Posted on: June 18, 2023

Jordan Tipton Recognition Day

Posted on: June 13, 2023

Lake Wales Mardi Gras Committee, Check Presentation

Posted on: June 9, 2023

Lake Wales Police Department K-9 Officers

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Lake Wales Police Department Distinguished Service Award

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Seven roadways are scheduled to be resurfaced in the historic core of Lake Wales

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Protect your family from lead in your home

Posted on: June 6, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Walkable Neighborhood Development

Posted on: June 6, 2023

Memorial Day 2023

Posted on: May 26, 2023

LWPD Officers assisted members of the VFW in preparation of Memorial Day

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Anonymous Donor Contributes to Lake Wales Little League

Posted on: May 25, 2023

The Bullard Building, History Museum

Posted on: May 24, 2023

Water Safety Month, Proclamation

Posted on: May 18, 2023

Police Memorial Week, 2023 Proclamation

Posted on: May 18, 2023

Kristen Fitzgerald reinstated to Lake Wales Commission

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Work-In-Progress Review

Posted on: May 8, 2023

Phone System, Spanish Options

Posted on: May 5, 2023

Lake Wales Police Department, Swearing-in

Posted on: May 4, 2023

City Commission, Swear-In Ceremony

Posted on: May 3, 2023

National Bike to Work Day

Posted on: May 3, 2023

Road Closure, Washington Avenue and E Street

Posted on: May 2, 2023

Bok Tower Gardens, The Singing Tower and Carillon

Posted on: April 28, 2023

What's in Our Backyard, Southern Magnolia

Posted on: April 27, 2023

City staff is exploring all options for the facility on Burns Avenue

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Lake Wales Public Library, Plant Swap

Posted on: April 24, 2023

Public Meeting Notice: Town Hall Meeting with Advanced Drainage Systems

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Care Center, Slow Roll & Breakfast

Posted on: April 19, 2023

Open Planning Studio and Work-In-Progress Review

Posted on: April 18, 2023

Irrigation Schedule and Restrictions

Posted on: April 13, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Work-In-Progress Review

Posted on: April 20, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Work-In-Progress Review

Posted on: April 19, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Open Planning Studio

Posted on: April 18, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Online Design Session

Posted on: April 17, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Open Planning Studio

Posted on: April 16, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Hands-On Design Session

Posted on: April 14, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Opening Reception

Posted on: April 12, 2023

City Nature Challenge, Nature Conservancy

Posted on: April 12, 2023

Mobile Office Hours

Posted on: April 11, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned - Hands-On-Design Session, April 15

Posted on: April 5, 2023

Great American Cleanup, Operation Clean Sweep

Posted on: April 5, 2023

Election Results - 2023 Municipal Election

Posted on: April 4, 2023

Chitlin' Circuit

Posted on: April 4, 2023

Voting Precinct Changes

Posted on: April 4, 2023

Opening Reception - Lake Wales Envisioned

Posted on: April 4, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Thank You to Our Partners

Posted on: March 28, 2023

A Depot for the Ages

Posted on: March 24, 2023

A Street Affordable Housing Ceremony

Posted on: March 22, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Symposium and Kick-Off Meeting

Posted on: March 21, 2023

How to Manage Your Time More Efficiently, Free Class

Posted on: March 20, 2023

Hydrant Flushing

Posted on: March 20, 2023

Park Avenue Connected Trail, New Plants Added

Posted on: March 16, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Save the Dates!

Posted on: March 15, 2023

Municipal election: Request mail-in-ballot by Saturday, March 25

Posted on: March 14, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Kick-Off Day

Posted on: March 14, 2023

State of the City

Posted on: March 13, 2023

PCLC Community Resource Fair

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Partial closures on highway ramps throughout March

Posted on: March 11, 2023

Operation Clean Sweep, Volunteers Needed

Posted on: March 9, 2023

Dump Your Junk, Operation Clean Sweep

Posted on: March 9, 2023

Women's History Month

Posted on: March 9, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Dollars and Sense

Posted on: March 7, 2023

Park Avenue between Wetmore Street and 1st Street is closed through August 2023

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Save the Dates!

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Kick-Off Day

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Free business class offered by BizLINC

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Curbside Clean-Up

Posted on: February 24, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Save the Dates

Posted on: February 22, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Kick-Off Day

Posted on: February 22, 2023

City of Lake Wales receives highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and reporting

Posted on: February 22, 2023

2023 Municipal Election for Commission Seat 3 and Commission Seat 5

Posted on: February 19, 2023

Public Meeting Notice: Kiwanis Park Trail Project

Posted on: February 17, 2023

Road Advisory: 2023 Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 18

Posted on: February 17, 2023

Black History Month, Recognizing the Austin Family

Posted on: February 16, 2023

Water outage notice: A watermain break occurred on Chalet Suzanne Rd. on February 16

Posted on: February 16, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Save the Dates

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Lake Wales Envisioned, Website Launch

Posted on: February 10, 2023

Lake Wales High School Football Team Recognition Day

Posted on: February 9, 2023

Celebrate Black History Month

Posted on: February 8, 2023

Crystal Lake Park Trail Public Meeting

Posted on: February 2, 2023

Lake Wales CRA helps seniors with home improvements, 'Lake Wales Connected' plan

Posted on: January 31, 2023

Lake Night Cinema featuring "Grease" the movie

Posted on: January 24, 2023

City commission proclaimed January 2023 as General Aviation Month

Posted on: January 19, 2023

The City's Legacy Housing Program offers help to qualified seniors

Posted on: January 13, 2023

Groundbreaking Ceremony: Park Avenue & Market Street Redesign Project

Posted on: January 13, 2023

POSTPONED: Planning & Zoning Meeting

Posted on: January 12, 2023

2023 Municipal Elections

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Public Meeting Notice: Crystal Lake Park Trail

Posted on: January 9, 2023

MLK Day Parade

Posted on: January 6, 2023

MLK Celebration Week of Events, Jan. 12 - Jan. 16

Posted on: January 6, 2023

POSTPONED: Planning & Zoning Meeting Notice

Posted on: January 5, 2023

Lake Wales looks to the future by conserving water through new building requirements.

Posted on: January 5, 2023

Free wireless rain sensors for automatic irrigation systems are available to homeowners.

Posted on: January 3, 2023

Lake Wales Main Street set to hold groundbreaking ceremony, signaling start of revitalization

Posted on: January 3, 2023

Free water conservation kits are available to homeowners

Posted on: December 30, 2022

Crews started improving select streets within the City

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Members of the community and city staff recognized Tressa Allen for 24 years of service

Posted on: December 21, 2022

14th Annual Shop with a Cop

Posted on: December 21, 2022

2022-23 Budget message from City Manager James Slaton

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Public notice: The removal of select trees without a permit will result in a fine

Posted on: December 14, 2022

City begins improvements to more than three miles of streets

Posted on: December 9, 2022

Signed construction contract marks a historical event, Park Avenue & Market Plaza revitalization

Posted on: December 8, 2022

Christmas Parade hosted by the Kiwanis Club: December 10 at 6 p.m.

Posted on: December 7, 2022

Excessive tree trimming may cause long-term damage.

Posted on: December 7, 2022

Curbside Cleanup: Trucks are on the way.

Posted on: December 5, 2022

Property liens - online self-service tool

Posted on: December 5, 2022

Curbside Cleanup, Saturday, December 3, 2022

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Road Closure: Seminole Avenue near First Street on Nov. 30

Posted on: November 28, 2022

Christmas Cinema with Santa - Lake Wailes Park

Posted on: November 23, 2022

City of Lake Wales proclaims Lady Highlander Volleyball Recognition Day, Nov. 15, 2022

Posted on: November 18, 2022

November 8th General Election Polling Locations

Posted on: November 4, 2022

City staff plans to enhance public engagement in the City’s Land Use Study

Posted on: October 28, 2022

Place yard debris away from utilities

Posted on: October 21, 2022

Weatherization Assistance Program hosted by THAP

Posted on: October 14, 2022

Curbside Cleanup is rescheduled to take place on Saturday, December 3

Posted on: October 7, 2022

23 new streetlights were recently installed alongside the Park Avenue Connector Trail

Posted on: October 7, 2022

Road Advisory: HWY 17/Scenic Highway is closed in both directions at Grove Ave. and Hillcrest Ave.

Posted on: October 6, 2022

“A” Street will be temporarily closed Wednesday, October 5 to Friday, October 7.

Posted on: October 5, 2022

Public Forum: Land Use Study, Thursday, October 27 at 6 P.M.

Posted on: October 5, 2022

Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for October 10 at 5:30 p.m. is canceled.

Posted on: September 30, 2022

The Lake Wales Public Library will be closed Saturday, October 1 due to loss of power

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Road advisory: Right-turn only at intersection off HWY 27

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Alert Polk: Emergency Notifications

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 5 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27

Posted on: September 27, 2022

Waste and recycling temporarily suspended

Posted on: September 27, 2022

Empty sandbags now available at Lake Wales Fire Department

Posted on: September 27, 2022

'Ramp A' located at the SR 60 and US 27 interchange is open for evacuation purposes

Posted on: September 27, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27

Posted on: September 27, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 5 p.m. on Monday, September 26

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Keep yards and streets free of excess yard debris.

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Canceled meeting notice: Commission Meeting Workshop

Posted on: September 26, 2022

City offices and public buildings closed Sept. 28 through Sept. 29

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Canceled meeting notice: Planning & Zoning

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Public forum postponed due to Hurricane Ian: Public forum for the Land Use Study

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Update on Hurricane Ian as of 8 a.m. on September 26, 2022

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Update on Tropical Storm Ian as of 5 p.m. on September 25, 2022

Posted on: September 25, 2022

Update on Tropical Storm Ian as of 8 a.m. on September 25, 2022

Posted on: September 25, 2022

Update on Tropical Storm Ian as of 8 a.m. on September 24, 2022

Posted on: September 24, 2022

Self-service sandbag site now open

Posted on: September 23, 2022

Road Advisory: First Street and Crystal Avenue

Posted on: September 22, 2022

Public workshop: Land Use Study, Monday, September 26 at 6 p.m.

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Road Closure

Posted on: September 20, 2022

City partners with Keystone Challenge Fund and SouthState Bank to expand affordable housing

Posted on: September 13, 2022

Upcoming Roadway Closure: A Street

Posted on: September 9, 2022

City staff and members of the community celebrated the 40-year career of Library Director Tina Peak

Posted on: August 26, 2022

City’s restaurant incentive program serves up more dining options to residents

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Business Tax Receipt renewals are due by September 30

Posted on: August 16, 2022

City adopts state’s broadened regulations for a home-based business, House Bill 403

Posted on: August 15, 2022

Certified redevelopment professionals provide affordable housing options to homebuyers

Posted on: August 15, 2022

Road advisory: US 27 northbound will be closed at the SR 60 bridge and US 27 southbound at Central

Posted on: August 15, 2022

Memorial Service for K-9 Officer Max

Posted on: August 8, 2022

New cathedral live oaks and Japanese blueberry trees rest along Sessoms Avenue

Posted on: August 6, 2022

Road Advisory: West Bullard Avenue will be closed for one week between 1st Street and 2nd Street

Posted on: August 6, 2022

City’s private developer incentive program makes an impact on qualified homebuyers

Posted on: August 2, 2022

CRA board invests in small business incubator to strengthen entrepreneurs

Posted on: July 28, 2022

City’s affordable housing program is on the rise

Posted on: July 27, 2022

City coordinates efforts to enhance cemetery

Posted on: July 19, 2022

Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks

Posted on: June 30, 2022

City initiates plans to upgrade northwest neighborhood with enhanced water system

Posted on: June 17, 2022

Street resurfacing of Dr. J.A. Wiltshire Avenue and Crystal Avenue

Posted on: June 9, 2022

Construction Site Preparation Before a Storm

Posted on: June 2, 2022

Hurricane Preparedness - Polk County Emergency Shelter Locations

Posted on: June 1, 2022

Fair Housing Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Posted on: June 1, 2022

Yard Preparation Before a Storm

Posted on: May 26, 2022

Disaster Preparedness 2022 Sales tax Holiday

Posted on: May 26, 2022

Road Advisory: Beginning the first week of June 2022, SR 60 near Frontage Road will be closed

Posted on: May 19, 2022

City of Lake Wales proclaims Ace Outlaw Recognition Day, May 17, 2022

Posted on: May 18, 2022

Land use study - Share your thoughts and ideas via the online survey

Posted on: May 13, 2022

Community Redevelopment Agency Workshop on Saturday, May 21 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Posted on: May 10, 2022

City awarded nearly $1.2 million grant to increase pedestrian safety

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Road Advisory: Traveling on eastbound SR 60

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Mayor Jack Hilligoss and Commissioner Krueger take the oath of office

Posted on: May 5, 2022

City of Lake Wales hires Joanna Abernathy as new deputy city manager

Posted on: May 4, 2022

Roadway Advisory - Upcoming Traffic Shift

Posted on: April 27, 2022

City starts pilot program to offer self-pay recreational opportunities

Posted on: April 22, 2022

Road Advisory - Park Avenue

Posted on: April 21, 2022

Frederick Law Olmsted Day, April 30, 2022

Posted on: April 21, 2022

Business Development Workshop - May 21 between 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.

Posted on: April 19, 2022

City in a Garden - Comprehensive Plan

Posted on: April 15, 2022

Election Results - 2022 April Municipal Election

Posted on: April 8, 2022

Lake Wales was beautified today as part of Warner Cares Day 2022

Posted on: April 6, 2022

Easter egg hunts in the city

Posted on: April 5, 2022

Olmsted and the Lake Wales Connected Plan, City in a Garden Visionaries

Posted on: April 1, 2022

Upcoming Roadway Closure

Posted on: March 31, 2022

Upcoming Roadway Closure

Posted on: March 31, 2022

City of Lake Wales expands incentives to attract private developers and homebuyers

Posted on: March 31, 2022

City of Lake Wales and area partners lend a helping hand to seniors, home improvements and repairs

Posted on: March 30, 2022

The City of Lake Wales celebrates Ms. Selma Burke, Women's History Month

Posted on: March 25, 2022

City of Lake Wales awarded $48,683 hometown grant by T-Mobile

Posted on: March 24, 2022

City in a Garden - Lake Wales History

Posted on: March 24, 2022

Join us and celebrate the good news.

Posted on: March 18, 2022

City’s horticulture department kicks up the charm, Lake Wales Connected Plan

Posted on: March 17, 2022

Grand opening of Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar

Posted on: March 10, 2022

Upcoming Roadway Closure and Detour Map

Posted on: March 9, 2022

The B Street Community Service Center in Lake Wales has been approved to be a food distribution site

Posted on: March 2, 2022

City initiates land use study to guide future development in Lake Wales

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Celebrating Dr. Joseph Ashby Wiltshire

Posted on: February 25, 2022

2022 LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL & PARADE

Posted on: February 24, 2022

4th Annual Black History Month Luncheon

Posted on: February 20, 2022

City of Lake Wales accepts $803,250 airport grant from FDOT

Posted on: February 18, 2022

City of Lake Wales Commission approves ballot for upcoming municipal election

Posted on: February 18, 2022

City’s partnerships expand more affordable housing for families.

Posted on: February 11, 2022

The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency is expanding more affordable housing.

Posted on: February 11, 2022

City hosted member municipalities at an event promoting efficiency in local government.

Posted on: February 11, 2022

Notice: Redevelopment of the CRA Property at 39 Lincoln Avenue W.

Posted on: February 4, 2022

City greenlights first of many projects in the Lake Wales Connected Plan

Posted on: February 1, 2022

Meeting Notice

Posted on: January 31, 2022

Police Officers Association gifts student a mobility device

Posted on: January 28, 2022

City's partnerships dedicated to providing affordable housing for families

Posted on: January 25, 2022

Open call for mural artists, $10,000.00

Posted on: January 24, 2022

Road Closure

Posted on: January 24, 2022

City’s Development Services enhances CRA team

Posted on: January 21, 2022

Business Development Series Event - Community Redevelopment Agency

Posted on: January 19, 2022

City expands Development Services department to support future growth

Posted on: January 19, 2022

Congratulations to Lester Gulledge, Horticulturist

Posted on: January 6, 2022

Congratulations to Mark J. Bennett, Director of Development Services

Posted on: January 4, 2022

Lake Wales Police Officers spread holiday cheer.

Posted on: December 23, 2021

Congratulations to Stephanie Edwards, Support Services and Recreation Manager

Posted on: December 22, 2021

Congratulations to Autumn Cochella, Development Services Manager

Posted on: December 20, 2021